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M353 HPM

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,536 mi
Last recorded44,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 HPM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,536 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 44,536 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 44,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,343 miles

n/s handbrake not fully returning

n/s heahlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes starting to rust

n/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s rear disc rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,087 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s heahlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front brake low efficiency

n/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s heahlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,424 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight blow from center to rear exhaust

Fail 7 Jul 2008 30,424 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight blow from center to rear exhaust

Pass 10 May 2007 25,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2006 14,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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M353 HPM is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M353 HPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M353 HPM registered?

M353 HPM is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M353 HPM safe to buy?

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